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<p>What do you get when you mix 33 transformed lives, lightning, a fire truck, a ton of food, and hundred of people?</p>
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<p>What do you get when you mix 33 transformed lives, lightning, a fire truck, a ton of food, and hundreds of people? A
Baptism Celebration like no other, of course!</p>

<p>Sunday night was the craziest and most fulfilling event of my ministry career. I couldn&rsquo;t be more proud of how
so many people came together to turn challenging circumstances into an incredible, unforgettable event. "Thank you"
doesn&rsquo;t do justice to express my gratitude to the dozens and dozens of people who gave of their time, strength,
and energy on Sunday.</p>

<p>I couldn&rsquo;t be more excited about the 33 people who publicly declared their faith in and commitment to Jesus
through baptism. Each one is a life transformed by Jesus and a life that He is going to use to impact many others. Pray
for them and encourage them as you see them.</p>

<p>God is moving in our church, and I believe there are many more people ready to follow these 33 in baptism. Continue
to pray for Jesus to change lives and for people to boldly declare their faith through baptism.</p>

<p>As we celebrate what happened here at NRHC last week, we are also heartbroken over the events that have unfolded in
Oklahoma this week. The devastation and loss is stunning and tragic. Join me in praying for the victims, the families
who are grieving, and for the churches and organizations on the ground providing relief and assistance.</p>

<p>As you pray, if you feel compelled to give to the relief efforts, I would strongly encourage you to give to the
Disaster Relief ministry of the Southern Baptist Convention. They have teams already on the ground providing critical
help and care. In fact, NBC reporter Harry Smith said last night, &ldquo;If you&rsquo;re waiting on the government,
you&rsquo;re going to be in for an awful long wait. The Baptist Men, they&rsquo;re going to get it done tomorrow.&rdquo;
Brian Williams replied, &ldquo;They are already delivering food on the street.&rdquo; Read more <a
href="http://www.namb.net/nambblog1.aspx?id=12884902928&blogid=8589939695" target="_blank">here</a> about how Disaster
Relief teams are mobilizing and serving already. You can also make a financial donation <a
href="http://www.namb.net/namb1cbdr.aspx?id=8589999098" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>

<p>I'm praying for you, NRHC. It's a joy to serve Jesus with you.</p>

<p>Until All Hear,<br> Jay</p>

